Griffins to be part of expanded Central Division next season

The Grand Rapids Griffins will be part of an expanded Central Division next season following a series of moves announced Monday by the AHL.

The Central Division will grow from seven to eight teams with the arrival of two newcomers and the departure of another. San Antonio and Texas will join the division and leave the Pacific Division, while the Cleveland Monsters will move out of the Central and to the North.

The moves were caused by the arrival of Colorado into the league. The Eagles will play in the Pacific Division.